2025 Off Cycle Election Candidate Information

Erik Bauer 

Archivist & Records Manager – Episcopal Diocese of Olympia 

Position Seeking: Chair 

Bio & Credentials: Erik is the Archivist and Records Manager for the Diocese of Olympia. Prior to moving to Washington, Erik was the archivist for the Peabody Institute Library in Peabody, MA, archives manager at the Haverhill Public Library, and was a Visiting Lecturer of History at Salem State University in Salem, MA. Erik is a member of the National Heritage Responders. With the New England Archivists, Erik served as Chair of the Local History Roundtable, Co-Chair of the Constituencies Task Force, and Co-Chair of the Education Committee. With SAA, Erik has been a mentor since 2016 and served on the 2024 Program Committee and co-chaired the 2025 Program Committee. Erik has an MA in History from Salem State University, an MA in Humanities from Mount Saint Mary’s University, Los Angeles, and an MILS from the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee.  

Candidate Statement: I am new to religious archives and looking to become more active within the community and learn from others. My goal is to continue supporting religious organizations by serving as a Chair, where I will support, network, and advocate for their needs. I look to bring my experience and help others. We are the custodians of sacred records that require care and sensitivity. I aim to continue finding ways to support and share resources by fostering a strong community among members. One area that I am interested in is how to support an organization during an emergency.